By ANEEKA SIMONIS
UP TO 1000 people are expected to peruse the best of the best antiques at an upcoming charity fair in Pakenham.
Now in its 13th year, the Antique and Collectables Fair held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Saturday 23 July hopes to raise $6000 for the crisis centre, 4Cs.
Up to 45 stallholders will have everything from rustic goods, to restored clocks and silverware on display for the event which also features a valuation service for local collectors.
The fair will run from 9am until 4pm, with antique expert and qualified valuer and auctioneer David Freeman on hand to price items (except jewellery, coins and stamps) for $5 per item from 1pm. Collectors are advised to bring a photo of larger items for valuation.
Organiser Peter James said up to 1000 people have attended the collectable fair in previous years, and expects the same numbers this year.
“It’s very well attended. The stallholders travel to different markets year round,” he said.
All profit from the event will go to the 4Cs Crisis Relief Centre, Pakenham. The 4Cs – Cardinia Combined Churches Caring – offer food and other aid to needy people in the shire.
Call 5942 7706 for inquiries. Entry: Adults $5, children free.
